10/16/20 Melco highlights support for SME partners The operator hosted a roadshow to showcase its partner companies.
10/15/20 Air Macau signs extension contract The airline operating in the SAR has signed a three-year extension with the government for its concession.
10/15/20 Four Seasons opens luxury tower in Macau The hotel group has announced the launch of the Grand Suites at Four Seasons, a tower that adds 289 rooms to its Cotai venue.
10/15/20 Suncity takes control of Summit Ascent The Hong Kong-listed group has increased its stake in the operator of Tigre de Cristal casino to almost 70 per cent.
10/14/20 Yokohama to run a second RFC process for IR The city will conduct another request-for-concept process for its integrated resort bid following the publication of Japan’s basic policy.
10/14/20 IMF forecasts 53% drop in GDP for Macau The International Monetary Fund has adjusted downwards its predictions for Macau’s economy due to the impact of the pandemic.
10/14/20 Kangwon Land reopens with cap on capacity In a second pandemic-related lockdown, the casino was closed from August 23.
10/14/20 China could criminalise promotion of overseas casinos The country is also considering an increase in penalties for installing casinos in the country.
10/14/20 Qingdao visitors will have to quarantine in Macau The measure will apply to all visitors entering Macau who have been to Qingdao city in the prior 14 days.
10/13/20 Nagasaki to meet with potential IR partners Authorities will answer potential partners’ concerns about the delay of the bidding process.
10/13/20 Suncity to sponsor sailing team in Japan amid IR race The Hong Kong-based gaming operator intends to support sport in Wakayama while it looks to participate in the area’s IR bid.
10/13/20 Osaka to hold referendum on Metropolis Plan Authorities have announced the date for a referendum to approve the Osaka Metropolis Plan.
10/13/20 Gambling execs sentenced in bribery case Two former 500.com advisors have received suspended jail sentences in a case related to Japan’s IR scheme.
10/13/20 Macau: government income from junkets drops 24% Junkets accounted for only 46 per cent of last year’s GGR and paid US$37 million in taxes on commissions.
10/12/20 Bank of China and BNU to continue issuing Macau banknotes The Bank of China and the BNU have signed an agreement with Macau to issue patacas for the next 10 years.
